Butch: meaning, definitions and examples

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butch

 

[ bสŠtสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

slang term

A butch is a term used to describe a person, typically a woman, who presents in a masculine manner. This can include variations in clothing, behavior, and attitude that challenge traditional gender norms. The term is often embraced within the LGBTQ+ community as a form of identity.

Synonyms

gender-nonconforming, masculine woman, tomboy

Examples of usage

  • She identifies as butch and loves wearing tailored suits.
  • In the LGBTQ+ community, butch and femme identities are often celebrated.
  • His butch demeanor challenged societal expectations.
Context #2 | Verb

slang usage

To butch can also refer to adopting a masculine style or mannerisms, often used informally. This usage might indicate varying levels of masculinity irrespective of a person's gender identity.

Synonyms

man up, masculinize, toughen up

Examples of usage

  • He decided to butch it up for the party.
  • She butched her look with a new haircut.
  • They often butch their appearance for special occasions.

Translations

Translations of the word "butch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น macho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช macho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jantan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะถะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ macho

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒƒใƒใƒง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท macho

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ macho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erkek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ดˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุชุดูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ macho

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ macho

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กฌๆฑ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ macho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karlmann

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะบะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ macho

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ macho

Etymology

The term 'butch' originated in the early 20th century, primarily within the American LGBTQ+ community. Its roots can be traced back to the 1940s and 1950s when it was used to describe women who adopted a more masculine presentation and demeanor. The word is believed to have derived from 'butcher,' which was used to signify a tough or rough character. Over the decades, as the understanding of gender identity evolved, 'butch' became embraced as a positive self-identifier among those who resonate with more masculine traits, especially within lesbian subcultures. The reclamation of the term has been significant in discussions of gender fluidity and the spectrum of gender expression. Today, while the term still holds its original meaning, it has also broadened to encompass a range of identities and presentations that defy conventional gender norms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,644 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.